Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park
Florida · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Limpkin, and Wood Stork among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron (Great White)
Ardea herodias
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Gallinule
Limpkin
Wood Stork
Anhinga
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Palm Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Mottled Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
White Ibis
Tricolored Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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